A REVIEW ON THE HYPOLIPIDEMIC EFFECT OF HRIDYA MAHAKSHAYA- A CONCEPTUAL STUDY

Abstract

According to Ayurveda, Hrudaya, or the heart, is the seat of Buddhi, or the intellect, and Chetana, or consciousness. It has the following three entities: Shareera (physical body), The mind, or manas, and the senses of Indriya. Hrudaya is regarded as a psychosomatic being, highlighting the complex relationship that exists between the heart, mind, and body. Acharya Charaka classified medicinal plants into ten categories, one exclusively focused on cardioprotection and known as Hridhya Mahakashaya. This emphasises the value of herbal treatments in maintaining heart health and preventing coronary artery disease (CAD). All ten medications are Amla Rasa Pradhana (sour taste) and high in vitamin C. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and stress reliever. The purpose of this article is to present summaries, and the probable method of action of the medications indicated in Hridya Mahakashaya as having a hypolipidemic effect.